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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,610.08, 293,388.72 and 117,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,610.08, 293,388.72 and 117,111.44 is: 161,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,610.08 : 293,388.72 = 117,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,610.08/293,388.72 = 117,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,610.08x = 293,388.72 × 117,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,610.08x = 34,359,175,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,359,175,478.96/212,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,606.52

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